A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 623116 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 623161 epoch_slot_no: 18361 block_no: 623086 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2103 time: 2018-02-15 03:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6db7904fff3335e738c2d71e532de533ceb9e4b778e9fe5fd4ecba2207278ba6Block Operator
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